BlueOptics InfiniBand fibre optic cable 50 m 2x LC 2x SC LC/APC

The BlueOptics InfiniBand fibre optic cable 50 m 2x LC 2x SC LC/APC is a 50-metre multimode OM3 cable designed for high-speed InfiniBand links and short-reach data centre interconnects. It provides full-duplex transmission with LC and SC terminations to connect equipment with mixed connector types. The 50 µm fibre core supports reliable multimode performance for aggregated bandwidth and reduced modal dispersion in 10/40/100 Gbit/s and similar high-throughput environments.

Advantages

This OM3 fibre cable combines two LC and two SC connectors for flexible patching between switches, host channel adapters and transceiver modules. The 50 m length suits typical rack-to-rack runs and cable trays in server rooms, while the multimode 50 µm core helps maintain signal integrity over short to medium distances. The cable assembly is built for consistent insertion loss and return loss characteristics appropriate for InfiniBand deployments and high-density networking.

Suitable for

• InfiniBand connections between servers, switches and HBAs
• Data centre rack-to-rack interconnects and mezzanine cabling
• High-speed storage and HPC networking environments
• Mixed-connector cabling scenarios requiring LC and SC terminations

Key specifications

• Fibre type: OM3 multimode
• Core diameter: 50 µm
• Length: 50 m
• Connector A: 2 × LC
• Connector B: 2 × SC (with LC/APC designation for connector type compatibility)
• Transmission: full duplex

How to use

Install the cable by plugging the LC connectors into the corresponding LC ports and the SC connectors into SC ports or adapter panels, taking care to match transmit and receive channels for full-duplex links. Route the cable through cable management systems to avoid sharp bends and excessive stress on the connectors. Verify link status on connected devices and, where applicable, measure insertion loss and return loss to confirm performance within expected parameters.

Recommendations

Avoid bending the cable below the manufacturer’s recommended minimum bend radius, keep connectors free from dust using protective caps until installation, and ensure proper polarity when connecting InfiniBand transceivers to maintain correct Tx/Rx alignment.